Five Texas Schools – One Campus
In the Dallas area sixty minute commutes are common on a good day. One of the educational options for the monster commutes in major Texas cities is the pursuit of online degrees, but many students who prefer classrooms can be frustrated by distance issues or by cost. For those who are planning to [...]
Heald College Sold to Neighboring Corinthian College
Corinthian College, a five campus operation in California, has acquired its venerable West Coast neighbor Heald College. While Corinthian’s academic offerings are limited at this point to diplomas in vocational training, Heald has an interesting history and an impressive lineup of accredited associate degrees.
Founded in 1863, Heald was for generations a secretarial school, providing [...]
Report on the Green Jobs Sector
Green industry consulting firm Clean Edge Inc. has issued a report on the growth of green industry jobs: what they are, what they pay and where to find them. The study paints a picture of an invigorating industry that is growing rapidly with the help of state tax breaks and private investment ($3.1 billion [...]
Upstate South Carolina Sees Upswing in Trade School Enrollment
The recession is making a major dent on South Carolina — as employment falters, enrollment at vocational schools continues to rise, and classes are filling up fast.
“Many general education classes such as basic English and math are full,” Greenville Online reports, but more than just general education classes are affected. Veterinary technician schools and [...]
Community Colleges Enthusiastic Over New Financial Opportunities
Last week, President Obama gave a speech in which he announced his “American Graduation Initiative,” a plan involving the investment of $12 billion into the United States’ community college system. As expected, community colleges across the country are thrilled with this development and already seeking new ways to upgrade their facilities.
Big plans are already [...]
Western Governors University Receives Grant to Study Benefits of Online Education for Low-Income Students
Yesterday, respected online institution Western Governors University (WGU) issued a press release to announce its reception of a $1.2 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, for the purposes of studying online degree programs and their potential role in improving graduation rates among young low-income and minority students.
This study comes on the [...]
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